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Glamorous King Size Antiqued & Gilded Fleur Di Lis Carved Wood Headboard
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A rare find in a vintage glamorous king size headboard having carved and painted wood in an
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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Boho Carved Wood Queen Headboard
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning vintage Boho King headboard. Heavily carved wood with inset upholstered panels
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Early 20th Century American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Vintage Rattan and Carved Wood Palm Leaf Queen Headboard
Located in Raleigh, NC
Dramatic, vintage queen headboard with three hand-carved palm leaves atop a rattan headboard. This
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Rattan, Palmwood

Custom Made Equestrian Double Horse Head Carved Wood King Size Headboard
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
An incredible massive expertly carved custom made king size headboard. The headboard is made of
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Vintage 1980s Adirondack Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century French Large Decorative Hand Carved Gilt Wood Element or Headboard
Located in Sofia, BG
Exceptional large massive hand carved and hand painted decorative element which was placed over a
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Hand Carved Gilt Wood Queen Size Headboard in Rococo Style
Located in Sofia, BG
Here we present a late 19th century queen size headboard featuring deeply scrolled, hand carved
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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

20th Century Italian Baroque Style Carved and Gilded Wood with Fabric Headboard
Located in Miami, FL
20th century Italian Baroque style carved wood with fabric headboard Original patinated.
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20th Century Italian Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut, Fabric

20th Century Baroque Style Queen Size Headboard in Carved Wood
Located in Miami, FL
20th Century Baroque style Queen size headboard in carved wood.
Category

Early 20th Century French Baroque Revival Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Upholstered Bed with Rounded Covered Headboard on Carved Wood Platform and Base
By LF Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Cooper bed shown with plain covered headboard panel clad with wood trim - with self covered
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2010s American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Queensize Bed with Carved Headboard with Nailheads and Covered Base on Wood Legs
By LF Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Alton bed by LF Upholstery is a beautifully designed headboard ornately trimmed with nailheads
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2010s American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany, Trimming

Italian Venetian Gilt Carved Wood King Headboard With Todd Hase Silk Mohair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Italian Venetian gilt carved wood king size headboard with Todd Hase silk mohair
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Other Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mohair

Spanish Geometric-Carved Wall Panel- Would Make a Great Headboard!
Located in Atlanta, GA
A single Spanish carved-wood wall panel from the early 19th century. This antique wall decoration
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Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Carved Indonesian Vintage Headboard with Scrolling Foliage and Petite Balusters
Located in Yonkers, NY
A carved vintage Indonesian headboard from the mid-20th century, with scrolling foliage and petite
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Vintage Carved Indonesian Headboard with Scrolling Foliage and Petite Balusters
Located in Yonkers, NY
A carved vintage Indonesian headboard from the mid-20th century, with scrolling foliage and petite
Category

Mid-20th Century Indonesian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

17th Century Italian Baroque Carved & Polychrome Painted Putto Lintel Headboard
Located in Encinitas, CA
. Carved lintel measures: Height 37.5", width 55.5", depth 5.5" Headboard panel including carved lintel
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Antique Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Italian Antique Wall Mounted King Headboard 'Carved/Giltwood & Upholstered'
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian carved and gilt wall-mounted headboard, with upholstered center, from the early 20th
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Early 20th Century Italian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

A Pair of Hickory Chair Custom Upholstered Hand Carved Mahogany Twin Headboards
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Morristown, NJ
finely hand-carved from solid mahogany and features an upholstered panel headboard. Each piece of Hickory
Category

2010s American French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany

Pair of Hand Carved Wooden Headboards in Red and Silver
Located in Marbella, ES
Pair of Hand Carved Wooden headboards in red and silver.
Category

Late 20th Century European Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Tufted Bed with Split Headboard with Wood Legs and Trim
By LF Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. *PRICE IS AN ESTIMATE ONLY AND SUBJECT TO INCREASE BASED ON WOOD, FINISH AND SIZE.  
Category

2010s American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Vintage King Size Neoclassical Style Carved Lyre Harp Wooden Bed Headboard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage King Size Neoclassical Style Carved Lyre Harp Wooden Bed Headboard. Item features (4
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Spanish Farmhouse Twin Size Headboard by Artes De Mexico
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exquisite vintage Spanish/Mexican rustic farmhouse twin size headboard by Artes de Mexico. Features
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

An Italian carved and painted giltwood King size headboard circa 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An Italian carved and painted giltwood King size headboard with upholstered panel circa 1900. This
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Antique Early 1900s Italian French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Magnificent Italian Baroque Style Carved And Silver Gilt King Headboard
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An elaborate tiered scrolled acanthus leaf decorated painted and silver gilt frame with a leafy crest and center decorative medallion. The silver gilt with ebonized scrolls in a slig...
Category

20th Century Italian Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

French Beaux-Arts 19th c Heavily Carved Mahogany Panel for Possible Headboard
Located in Chicago, IL
wood rot or any worn damage, just a beautiful patina. Originally, the Beaux-Art cornice appears to have
Category

Antique 1860s French Beaux Arts Architectural Elements

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Late 19th Century Walnut French Rococo Carved Twin Headboards
Located in Parkesburg, PA
Antique Late 19th Century Walnut French Rococo Carved Twin Headboards - a Pair Fine detailed
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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Tufted Bed Shown with Split Headboard on Wood Legs and Covered Rails
By LF Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Lawrence bed to our Bristol bed has a split headboard shown tufted with self covered buttons
Category

2010s American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Early 20th Century Rococo Headboard
Located in London, Park Royal
This elegant Antique Rococo Headboard is the perfect centrepiece for a classic bedroom. Crafted in
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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Rococo Headboard
Early 20th Century Rococo Headboard
H 37.41 in W 72.45 in D 3.94 in
Baroque Style Headboard
Located in San Cristobal de Las Casas, Chiapas
Baroque style headboard, made in the late 19th century with carved representations of saints
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Antique Late 19th Century Mexican American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Baroque Style Headboard
Baroque Style Headboard
H 76.78 in W 83.86 in D 7.29 in
DREXEL HERITAGE Dark Gold Painted Wood French Provincial King Size Headboard
By Drexel
Located in Charlotte, NC
wood painted a darker shade of gold, decoratively carved pierced design with a serpentine shape. Made
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Paint

Queen Mahogany Four Poster Turned and Carved bed with Paneled Crown Headboard
Located in Tiverton, RI
The Westerly bed is a intricately carved four poster bed in solid Mahogany featuring fruit and
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21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Beds and Bed F...

Materials

Wood

Louis XV Style Headboard
Located in Pomona, CA
Louis xv style wood-carved king size headboard. Upholstered in linen.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Louis XV Style Headboard
Louis XV Style Headboard
H 55 in W 81.25 in D 3 in
Queen Stained Tiger Maple Carved Four Poster Bed with a Paneled Headboard
Located in Tiverton, RI
The Portsmouth pineapple bed is a symbol of hospitality, the intricately hand carved pineapple
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21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Beds and Bed F...

Materials

Wood

Antiqued White Mahogany Four Poster Bed with Reeded Posts and Carved Headboard
Located in Tiverton, RI
The Desiree is a masterclass in craft with ornately carved and reeded bed posts available with and
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21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Beds and Bed F...

Materials

Wood

Art Deco bed, Carved wood, France, Circa 1920
By DIM, Maurice Dufrêne, René Joubert and Philippe Petit, Paul Follot
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
1920 In walnut and mahogany carved with roses, fruits, grapes, flowers, baskets... Beautiful contrast
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Art Deco bed, Carved wood, France, Circa 1920
Art Deco bed, Carved wood, France, Circa 1920
H 54.34 in W 61.03 in D 82.68 in
Upholstered Bed with Channeled Headboard and Covered Rails on Wood Base and Legs
By LF Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Ellery bed can is made in custom sizes as well as your choice of wood and finish for the base
Category

2010s American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Arnaldo Pomodoro Bed with Sculptural Wood and Bronze Headboard Unique Piece 1962
By Arnaldo Pomodoro
Located in Milan, IT
commission and is a unique piece cataloged at the Pomodoro Archive with the code V / 62/3. Carved wood
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Four Poster Byron Bed with Carved Posts, Panel Headboard and Flame Finials
Located in Tiverton, RI
change the overall post height. This bed is available in multiple wood types, sizes and finishes, also
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21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Beds and Bed F...

Materials

Wood

Kindel Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Wood King Size Headboard
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style carved cherry wood king size headboard By Kindel
Category

Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cherry

Antique Eastlake Victorian Oak Wood Tall Headboard Full Size Bed Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
frame, tall headboard with carved pediment, lower footboard, beautiful wood grain, very nice antique
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Wood Upholstered King Headboard
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
Carved solid cherry wood, with blue and white upholstery. Measures: 79" W x 4" D x 41" H. Good
Category

Vintage 1950s American French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

The Rococo Headboard By La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
The 'Rococo Headboard', showcases the artistry of our hand-carved designs. It has been made to
Category

2010s British Rococo Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

The Rococo Headboard By La Maison London
The Rococo Headboard By La Maison London
H 75.6 in W 84.26 in D 3.94 in
Louis XV Provincial Style Headboard
Located in Sheffield, MA
Handsome antique French Louis XV Provincial style queen Size walnut headboard with carved shell
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Louis XV Provincial Style Headboard
Louis XV Provincial Style Headboard
H 54 in W 64.5 in D 2 in
Louis XV Provincial Style Headboard
Located in Sheffield, MA
Handsome antique French Louis XV Provincial style queen Size walnut headboard with carved shell
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Louis XV Provincial Style Headboard
Louis XV Provincial Style Headboard
H 56 in W 64.75 in D 2.75 in
French Louis XVI Satinwood King Size Wall Mount Bed Headboard with Carved Birds
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XVI Style Satinwood Mahogany King Size Wall Mount Bed Headboard with Carved
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Early 20th Century Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

1960s Italian Carved Wood Chiavari Bed Frame
By Chiavari, Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Carimate, Como
Imprssive 1960s Italian Chiavari bed frame in carved wood with great shiny red lacquer vintage
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

1960s Italian Carved Wood Chiavari Bed Frame
1960s Italian Carved Wood Chiavari Bed Frame
H 52.37 in W 70.87 in D 76.78 in
Rococo Headboard in Antique White with Silver Highlights
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Hand carved Rococo headboard finished in an old, taupe, white patina, enhanced by hand gilded
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2010s British Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Paint

Italian Venetian Painted Gilt King Headboard
Located in New York, NY
decoration with a gilt carved shell pediment top (includes: headboard only)
Category

Mid-20th Century Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Palm Beach Hollywood Regency King Tufted Headboard
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Las Vegas, NV
upholstered in teal blue silk including foam. Creamy white gloss enamel over baroque carved wood. Bed frame
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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Brutalist De Puydt Attributed Carved Wood Beds
By De Puydt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
be functional again. The frames have nicely defined wood grain patterns and the headboards are
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Labyrinth Headboard in Figured Oregon Walnut, Claro Burl and Ebony
By Brian Grasela
Located in San Diego, CA
Sculptural Headboard featuring hand-shaped Claro and Oregon Black walnut with Claro burl patches
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2010s American Organic Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Ebony, Walnut

19th C. Italian Rococo Style Giltwood Headboard Upholstered in Tassinari Damask
Located in London, Park Royal
A late 19th century, Italian, Rococo style headboard featuring deeply scrolled, hand carved
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Antique 1890s Italian Rococo Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Custom Tufted Sleigh Bed with Headboard and Footboard and Covered Rails
By LF Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
pyramid shaped tufting on both sides of the scrolled headboard and footboard - self covered side rails and
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2010s American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Fabric, Wood

21st Century Cream Beige Double Bed by Modenese Gastone, Upholstered Headboard
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
and a wonderfully designed headboard are a statement by themselves. And it definitely needs a paired
Category

2010s Italian Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf

Vintage Italian Hand Painted Floral Twin Headboards - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Italian twin headboards. Beautiful carved detail with incredible hand
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Early 20th Century Italian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of Faux Bamboo Twin Poster Headboards by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in West Hartford, CT
Faux bamboo headboards are beautifully carved from solid hardwood and have beautiful an aged cream
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Mid 20th Century Yellow French Country Full Size Headboard
Located in Charlotte, NC
A French Country style full size headboard, unbranded. Solid hardwood with yellow painted finish
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Paint

Full Size Bed with Rush Wrapped Headboard Sidetrails and Footrail in Natural Oak
By LF Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
apartment, made in your choice of wood with hand wrapped rush fiber around the side rails and foot rail
Category

2010s American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Rush, Oak

Luxurious Christopher Guy Java Finished Mahogany & Upholstered King Headboard
By Christopher Guy
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Plush Christopher Guy King size headboard, hand carved from solid wood in "Java Cafe Varnish” and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

CENTURY Cardella Collection Cherry Caned Italian Provincial King Size Headboard
By Century Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
Collection. Cherry wood frame, decoratively carved, arched top with center carved shell, center inset with
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Late 20th Century American Other Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cane, Cherry

Hollywood Regency White Fretwork Leafy Faux Bois Tall Post King Sz Bed Headboard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
features a tall impressive twin posts, acorn/pineapple finials, leafy carvings, fretwork carved headboard
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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

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Carved Wood Headboards For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of carved wood headboards for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique carved wood headboards was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. There are 95 antique and vintage carved wood headboards for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 11 modern editions to choose from as well. Carved wood headboards have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Carved wood headboards made by Rococo designers — as well as those associated with Neoclassical — are very popular at 1stDibs. Carved wood headboards have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Sergio Bustamante, Frigerio and La Maison London are consistently popular.

Finding the Right Beds and Bed Frames for You

We find relaxation and solace in our bedrooms, which are often the most cherished rooms of a home. Your antique, new or vintage bed and bed frame are integral to this oasis of personal comfort.

Beds and bed frames have long been an important part of the sanctuary that is the bedroom. For the upper class in countries such as England, the massive, costly beds of the 16th and 17th centuries were decorative and of the poster variety. Some were characterized by large painted wooden headboards, often made of oak, that featured ornate carvings and richly colored curtains affixed to each of the two or four posts — think of today’s sumptuous upholstered headboards as a distant cousin to these luxurious furnishings. The heavy fabric curtains were drawn across a fringed canopy to close out the sunlight that might’ve warmed your grandiose and opulent bedchambers. This feature could also offer privacy as desired, because, as we all know, a bedroom is for more than just sleeping

Coiled springs didn’t make their way into mattresses until the 1800s, which likely made for a far more comfortable night’s sleep for many. Bed frames of cast iron and brass were introduced during the mid- to late-19th century. Later, the 20th century brought with it marvelous innovations for slumberland, among them daybeds from the likes of George Nelson and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich as well as convertible sofa beds.

Today, you will find a range of beds geared toward your individual personality and preferred style of decor. When shopping for a bed and bed frame, keep in mind that you’ve got options. Sizes range from twin to California king. At 76 inches wide and 80 inches long, a king-size bed is roughly 16 inches wider than a queen-size mattress, and your bed frame will likely add two to five inches to each side. (The California king bed is 84 inches long.)

From dramatic bedroom designs to uncomplicated, minimalist approaches, the bedroom has evolved into the haven that it should be: a peaceful place of respite, where we begin and end every day. Take the time to create your very own oasis — you deserve it. Rest easy with an expansive collection of antique, new and vintage beds and bed frames available on 1stDibs.

Questions About Carved Wood Headboards
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The best wood to make a headboard is pine wood. It fits perfectly with all room decor and is sturdy, easy to work with. Find a collection of antique and vintage headboards on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are many methods and types of wood carving, including chip, relief, Scandinavian flat-plane, lovespoon, whittling and florentine. Each type uses different tools and can create decorative carvings on both display pieces and furniture. Browse a wide range of carved wood pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Jepara wood carving is the intricate wood carving art that comes from the city of Jepara in Indonesia. Artisans typically work with teak wood to create beautiful carved detail and scenes in a piece of furniture. Shop a collection of Jepara wood carvings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Chinese wood carving is a decorative object carved by hand by Chinese artisans out of local wood, such as nanmu, zitan, bomu or yinxing. This form of sculpture is sometimes called mudiao. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese wood carvings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese wood carving is an art form in which artists produce intricate figurines and other objects by cutting and shaping blocks of zelkova, camphor or paulownia wood. In Japanese, the artwork is known as inami. Find a selection of Japanese wood carvings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A Paete wood carving is a decorative wooden object produced by artisans in Paete, Philippines. In 2005, the village was officially dubbed the Woodcarving Capital of the Philippines due to the intricate sculptures and statues produced there. Shop a variety of wood art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The difference between carving and sculpture is that carving is a carved object, whereas sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs — because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered “additive” versus the “subtractive” act of carving.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bali, many different types of woods are used for carving. Some examples include albesia, crocodile wood, rain tree, hibiscus, jackfruit, teak, mahogany and sandalwood. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Balinese wood art, furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What carved wood art is called depends on the type of piece. Three-dimensional pieces created by hand-carving wood are whittlings, while carvings into a flat piece of wood are reliefs. Shop a collection of wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bali, Indonesia, Jackfruit is considered the best wood when it comes to carving. Jackfruit is a medium hardwood, resistant to termite attacks and is easy to polish. You’ll find a variety of Indonesian carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    What wood is used for African wood carvings varies. Iroko, mahogany and ebony are frequently chosen materials, but artisans may choose to work with whatever wood is available in their local areas. Shop a variety of African wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.

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